Ordinances and Regulations

The Polystyrene Ordinance took effect in 2016. The ordinance affects all food and drink establishments that serve food or drink in single-use disposable service-ware. Click here to learn more.

The Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Ordinance took effect in 2016. The ordinance affects all commercial establishments that provide a checkout bag to customers at the point of sale. Click here to learn more.

In March 1991, the City Council passed the Mandatory Recycling, which requires recycling at all buildings that generate waste in Cambridge.